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Originally Posted by Thundarr
My 30 year old GM Goodwrench 350 SBC is starting to overheat. It's still running the TH350 3 speed so my highway speeds run at about 2800 rpm.
I think I'm ready to find a shop for motor and transmisson swap.
Anyone have any recommendations in the Dallas area?
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"starting to over heat" isn't a just cause for an engine/transmission swap unless there are more serious issues -- high oil consumption, engine internal knocks, slipping transmission or other issues... Overheating could be a symptom of a faulty thermostat, partially clogged radiator, slipping water pump belt, or faulty water pump.. All these problems are easily and relatively cheap to repair.. Unless you are just looking to install a later model (read that LS) engine why not just have the overheating problem looked at by a skilled mechanic or shop???